Amidst the chaos of the New Year, ballet struggles to thrive. Parents, teachers, professionals and students are getting burnt out and the future of ballet has become very unclear due to the major congestion that has occurred.

How to avoid ballet burnout as a student, a teacher, a parent, and a professional. Ballet is hard, so give yourself some grace and credit. Here are 9 useful ways to help avoid the burnout. Remember, burnout is a gradual build up.

YAGP Junior Final Round Review by A Ballet Education’s David King.

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In the world of professional ballet, the performance of a principal variation can define a dancer’s career. A 2-3 act ballet is carried by the storytelling of the male and female principals, and the apex moment for them are their principal variations within the ballet. Their principal variations are that those brief moments in a career where a dancer’s technique, artistry, and all the daunting years of rehearsals finally meet, and the stage is theirs with all eyes are on them. A successful debut in a principal variation can skyrocket a dancer’s career trajectory. A longtime principal appearing in a beloved principal role can instantly sell out tickets for a show.

“Mean girl” culture is a big thing in ballet, and it isn’t just for the girls; it is a real thing for the boys and both parents, too.